Festival Programme: Classes & Workshops

 

Raft Making

Killaloe Youthgroup

Killaloe Youthgroup will work with raft builder Cormac Griffith for a two day workshop. Rafts will be launched for Raft Race on Sat 5th June, Mountshannon Harbour, 12pm. Open entry race. Please call 086 3352992 for details.

 

Woodland Craft and Wilderness Survival

Killaloe Youthgroup

Killaloe Youthgroup will work with Survival Specialist Mike Henderson for a 2 day workshop.

 

12.30 - 2.30pm

Mountshannon Hall

Fine Art Printing Class

with artists from Limerick Printmakers

Introduction to the fine art of Printmaking....etching, lithography, dry point and more. A chance to make your own prints with artists from Limerick Print makers Studios. Class open to all but limited numbers, so book early. Phone 085 7165612.

Fee: €5

 

10.30am - 3.00pm

Nuna Feltmaking Workshop

with Liadain de Buitlear

Learn this beautiful Japanese textile technique with artist Liadain de Buitlear, which fuses silk and marino wool to create a distinctive cloth and make your own scarf to take home.

To book Tel: 087 7507506

Fee: €45

 

Mountshannon Hall

Printmaking Classes

with Limerick Printmaker tutors Suzanne O'Reily and Fiona Quill

National School classes from schools in the area work with Limerick Printmaker tutors Suzanne O'Reily and Fiona Quill.

 

Lakyle National School

Musical Instrument Making Workshop

with Diane Daly

Local community musician Diane Daly will make instruments using recycled materials.

 

10.00am - 4.00pm

Mountshannon National School

Woodcarving Workshop

with Ricuardo Marquez

Learn woodcarving skills, in relief or in the round, sculpting techniques, lettering for utilitarian items or carved decoration for furniture and boxes. No experience required. Booking 086 1608033.

Workshop Fees: €45

 

10.30am - 1.00pm

Mountshannon Childcare Centre

Musical Instrument Making Workshop

with Diane Daly

Local community musician Diane Daly will make instruments with children and adults using recycled materials. Open to all.

Fee: €5

 

Tulla Transition Year Group

with Fergus Cronin

Fergus Cronin, performance artist from Lahinch leads the Tulla Secondary School Transition Year Students towards an event that will produce a Social Sculpture on Sunday 6th June.